Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 俎板の鯉(まないたのこい) in Japanese

俎板の鯉, 俎の鯉
Kana Reading
まないたのこい
Romaji
manaitanokoi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    confronted with a hopeless situation; about to be cut off (e.g. in a battle) and unable to do anything


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

18 strokes

carp

On'Yomi: リ

Kun'Yomi: こい

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JLPT 2

8 strokes

plank, board, plate, stage

On'Yomi: ハン, バン

Kun'Yomi: いた

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9 strokes

altar of sacrifice, chopping board

On'Yomi: ソ, ショ

Kun'Yomi: いた, まないた

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